Recipe- Easy To Make Shepherds Pie

Shepherd’s pie is a classic comfort food recipe that’s healthy, hearty and filling. The bottom layer is a simple a mix of ground lamb and vegetables, simmered into a delicious savory sauce. Then, it’s topped with fluffy and creamy mashed potatoes that form a golden crust. It’s an easy, cozy meal the whole family will love!

Ingredients

Potato Topping

2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
salt and pepper, to taste

Meat Filling

2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalk, diced
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chicken broth, or if using ground beef use beef broth
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, see notes above
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
1 cup frozen peas

Method

* Place the potatoes in a pot on the stove and cover with cold water.

* Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cook for 13-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft when pierced with a fork.

* Drain the potatoes in a colander, then return to the pot. Add the milk, butter, salt and pepper and mash until creamy.

* Preheat your oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit (200 celsius).

* In a large oven-safe saute pan, heat the oil on medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute for a minute. Then add the diced carrots, diced celery, and lamb.

* Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the meat is browned. Use your spatula to break up the meat while cooking.

* Drain the fat from the pan and add the broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened.

* Add the frozen peas and stir together. Turn off the stove and use the back of your spatula to flatten the meat mixture into a single layer.

* Dollop the mashed potatoes on top of the meat and use a spoon or spatula to spread it flat to the edges. If desired, create texture in the potato topping with a spoon or fork.

* Bake the Shepherd's pie until slightly golden, about 25-30 minutes. You can broil the top for 1-2 minutes as well.